Operation Hotspot visits North Shields written by
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue 1368436623
on the 13
th May 2013 at 10:17
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The community of North Shields is being invited to support North Tyneside Council's sixth Big Spring Clean.
As part of the annual spring clean initiative, aiming to make the borough a cleaner and greener place to live, Operation Hotspot gets underway this Tuesday (May 14) in the Moor Park area of North Shields.
And as they previously done so during this year's campaign in Longbenton and Wallsend, the council's community wardens will be joined by Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.Taking place over four days, together they will be aiming to reduce litter, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and prevent fires.
Cllr John Harrison, cabinet member for the Environment and Housing, said: “This initiative is all about individuals and organisations coming together to improve our communities.“I am delighted we are working closely with Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to enhance the Moor Park area.
“I would also like to encourage the local community to come along and show their support to the campaign; North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit and together we can make it even better.â€Schools, residents and businesses are also being invited to lend a hand with litter picks and clean-up events.
With the help of the council's environment wardens and mascot 'Waldo the Wonderdog', a community litter pick will take place on Tuesday, May 14, meeting at Phoenix Close at 11am.Neighbourhood Inspector Geoff Cross said: “This is an excellent example of how working together with our partners we are able to tackle issues concerning the community in North Shields.
“Our team works together with our partners to help keep the area a safe and pleasant place to live, work and visit.
“By getting out into the community we are able to establish what issues are concerning the community and what we can do together with our partners to tackle these matters.
“We are always keen to hear any feedback from the community and anyone with any concerns can contact their local neighbourhood policing team on 101.â€
District Manager Dave Escott, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service added: “We will be talking to residents, offering free fire safety advice, carrying out Home Safety Checks and fitting smoke alarms to ensure our North Tyneside residents stay safe from fire in their own homes.â€
The Big Spring Clean runs until May 31. To register a clean-up event or to find out if one has been registered in your area, visit the Big Clean section of the council's website at www.northtyneside.gov.uk or call 0345 2000 103.
